The US president has been dubbed a ‘disgr.ace’ after apparently ‘disrespecting’ protocol during Pope Francis’ funeral.
Late Pope Laid to Rest in Rome as World Leaders and Mourners Gather
On Saturday, April 26, the late Pope was laid to rest at the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome following a solemn requiem mass held at St. Peter’s Basilica.
His death on Easter Monday sparked a massive outpouring of grief, with hundreds of thousands of people traveling to the Vatican to pay their final respects.
Over 200,000 mourners gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the funeral procession honoring the former leader of the Catholic Church, who passed away at age 88 due to a stroke and heart complications. Dignitaries in attendance included members of royalty and 50 world leaders.
Among the high-profile guests were U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Prince William.
Some attendees struck a particular emotional chord with the millions of viewers around the world who tuned in to witness the historic farewell.
